Being ill is exhausting. And going to hospital, doctors appointments, seeing specialists makes it even more so. But, one thing that makes me smile when I'm ill are letters/post from people :)
Here is my room, you can see my feet ;) You can see my wardrobe is filled with lovely things that make me smile when I'm stuck in bed (like there^).
So why are you telling me all this? Well..
You could make a difference to someone's lives. As I said, the one thing that keeps me going on my bad days is post. There is a website called 'Postpals' www.postpals.co.uk set up by a very talented girl who also suffers with ME. The idea is you can write to a poorly child or their sibling(s), and really brighten their day. Its very easy to do in just 5 quick steps:
- Click on a child's face or select "Find Pals"
- Read their page (each child has one page)
- Write a card, letter, Email, sign their guestbook or even send a gift to the child and post it to the address on their page (NB this is not the child's home address, but a forwarding one). Please don't expect a reply.
- Report post sent on the stats page
- Sit back and know that a child is smiling because of YOU.Whether it is a quick email, or a cheery letter, or a handmade gift, everything makes a difference and can really brighten their day. So please, take just 5 mins of your time to write to a pal or even do some fundraising for them. Its a very good cause and you know you are the one making a difference!
So, the craft project for this week is inspired by post pals. I'm going to show you how to make a very simple card, which would be lovely if you could send it to a pal!Materials needed: Glue, blank card & envelope, stickers, card, scissors, glitter..ect
1) Start off with a blank card. You can get ready folded ones from places like the works & hobbycraft!
2) Literally decorate it with whatever you want. Glitter, stickers, drawings.. And that's it!
Here are some simple one's I have made :)
They look more professional if you use a stencil/stamp for the writing :) but anything will do!
Really hope this has inspired people to go look at post pals. Comment or email me (kate.louise.xox@gmail.com) if you do as I'd love to know! Also, and ideas on what you'd like me to blog about / craft projects are most welcome :)
Lots of love, kate x
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